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Killian, Ink Duelist
Price tag $0.31

Legendary CreatureHuman Warlock

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#639 Current Rank
#504 Last Week
#739 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Killian, Ink Duelist.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Killian, Ink Duelist decks.

Cost of Brilliance Cost of Brilliance
+28% Synergy $0.06
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+25% Synergy $0.40
Informed Inkwright Informed Inkwright
+25% Synergy $0.29
Scolding Administrator Scolding Administrator
+24% Synergy $0.08
Killian's Confidence Killian's Confidence
+22% Synergy $0.09

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Killian, Ink Duelist's abilities and overall game plan.

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+66% Synergy $0.57
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+65% Synergy $0.29
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+64% Synergy $0.37
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+63% Synergy $1.18
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+62% Synergy $0.56
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+60% Synergy $0.23
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+60% Synergy $0.63
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+57% Synergy $6.87
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+56% Synergy $3.73
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+56% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Killian, Ink Duelist decks.

Light of Promise Light of Promise
+56% Synergy $0.35
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+53% Synergy $0.38
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+49% Synergy $1.48
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+47% Synergy $0.29
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+47% Synergy $0.38
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+46% Synergy $0.29
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+44% Synergy $0.29
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+43% Synergy $0.46
Utter End Utter End
+42% Synergy $0.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+26% Synergy $1.43

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $36.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $55.57
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $64.98
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $68.04
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-7% Synergy $17.61
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $6.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $57.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Killian, Ink Duelist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+42% Synergy $0.17
Hateful Eidolon Hateful Eidolon
+37% Synergy $0.23
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+36% Synergy $6.47
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+33% Synergy $5.69
Agent of the Fates Agent of the Fates
+31% Synergy $0.31
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+28% Synergy $0.29
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+26% Synergy $0.49
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+25% Synergy $0.69
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+23% Synergy $0.31
Snooping Page Snooping Page
+23% Synergy $0.05
Lecturing Scornmage Lecturing Scornmage
+22% Synergy $0.11
Melancholic Poet Melancholic Poet
+21% Synergy $0.02
Forum Necroscribe Forum Necroscribe
+20% Synergy $0.16
Conciliator's Duelist Conciliator's Duelist
+18% Synergy $0.21
Auramancer Auramancer
+18% Synergy $0.26
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+14% Synergy $0.31
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+14% Synergy $20.59
Killian, Decisive Mentor Killian, Decisive Mentor
+14% Synergy $1.57
Abigale, Poet Laureate Abigale, Poet Laureate
+13% Synergy $0.19
Elite Interceptor Elite Interceptor
+13% Synergy $0.08
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+12% Synergy $0.23
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+12% Synergy $1.15
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+12% Synergy $13.26
Inkling Mascot Inkling Mascot
+11% Synergy $0.07
Scathing Shadelock Scathing Shadelock
+10% Synergy $0.08
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+9% Synergy $0.32
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+9% Synergy $0.34
Quill-Blade Laureate Quill-Blade Laureate
+9% Synergy $0.06
Inkshape Demonstrator Inkshape Demonstrator
+9% Synergy $0.07
Nomad Mythmaker Nomad Mythmaker
+9% Synergy $4.00
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+8% Synergy $0.29
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+8% Synergy $0.27
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+8% Synergy $0.34
Rehearsed Debater Rehearsed Debater
+8% Synergy $0.07
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+7% Synergy $0.35
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+7% Synergy $0.69
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $14.05
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+6% Synergy $0.78
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.31
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+6% Synergy $1.18
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+5% Synergy $3.50
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+4% Synergy $0.44
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+4% Synergy $3.72
Defacing Duskmage Defacing Duskmage
+2% Synergy $1.76
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $7.40
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $55.72
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
-1% Synergy $5.50
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $2.76
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-11% Synergy $8.84
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-12% Synergy $13.15

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Killian, Ink Duelist safe.

Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+35% Synergy $0.71
Shelter Shelter
+32% Synergy $0.20
Dark Dabbling Dark Dabbling
+32% Synergy $0.08
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+28% Synergy $0.19
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+26% Synergy $0.24
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+24% Synergy $0.49
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+23% Synergy $0.33
Overkill Overkill
+16% Synergy $0.30
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.29
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.26
Rapier Wit Rapier Wit
+14% Synergy $0.04
Bleed Dry Bleed Dry
+14% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $3.11
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+13% Synergy $1.55
Beaming Defiance Beaming Defiance
+11% Synergy $0.11
Closing Statement Closing Statement
+11% Synergy $0.07
Masterful Flourish Masterful Flourish
+10% Synergy $0.07
Hatred Hatred
+10% Synergy $54.03
Feed the Serpent Feed the Serpent
+10% Synergy $0.06
Slaughter Slaughter
+10% Synergy $4.24
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $1.12
Wretched Confluence Wretched Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.29
Silverquill Charm Silverquill Charm
+8% Synergy $0.24
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+8% Synergy $1.61
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+8% Synergy $3.63
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+7% Synergy $0.80
Rabid Attack Rabid Attack
+7% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+7% Synergy $0.18
Ob Nixilis's Cruelty Ob Nixilis's Cruelty
+7% Synergy $0.07
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+6% Synergy $3.31
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.25
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+6% Synergy $3.60
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+6% Synergy $0.29
Repel the Darkness Repel the Darkness
+6% Synergy $0.05
Deadly Derision Deadly Derision
+6% Synergy $0.24
Isildur's Fateful Strike Isildur's Fateful Strike
+6% Synergy $0.31
Harsh Annotation Harsh Annotation
+5% Synergy $0.13
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+3% Synergy $1.93
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $6.81
Erode Erode
+2% Synergy $5.87
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $4.92
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.16
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.20
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $0.35
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $26.08
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-14% Synergy $0.71
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-16% Synergy $6.80
Despark Despark
-21% Synergy $0.33
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-23% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-23% Synergy $0.91

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Killian, Ink Duelist's game plan and control the board.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+37% Synergy $2.68
Retether Retether
+36% Synergy $18.66
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+34% Synergy $0.24
Hex Hex
+18% Synergy $0.28
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+17% Synergy $5.04
Single Combat Single Combat
+16% Synergy $0.41
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.27
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+14% Synergy $0.33
Render Speechless Render Speechless
+13% Synergy $0.02
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+12% Synergy $2.79
Moment of Reckoning Moment of Reckoning
+12% Synergy $0.24
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+9% Synergy $3.43
Dig Site Inventory Dig Site Inventory
+8% Synergy $0.08
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+8% Synergy $0.43
Three Dreams Three Dreams
+8% Synergy $2.12
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+7% Synergy $11.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.27
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.74
Parting Thoughts Parting Thoughts
+6% Synergy $0.30
Replenish Replenish
+5% Synergy $165.90
Exhilarating Elocution Exhilarating Elocution
+5% Synergy $0.05
Rise to Glory Rise to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.06
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+4% Synergy $6.99
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.31
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.38
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.56
Vindicate Vindicate
-1% Synergy $0.86
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $4.71
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.59
Damn Damn
-21% Synergy $2.58

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+19% Synergy $0.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.85
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+16% Synergy $2.45
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+9% Synergy $13.17
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+7% Synergy $0.59
Haystack Haystack
+5% Synergy $0.36
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+4% Synergy $0.23
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+3% Synergy $0.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $7.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.32
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $23.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Killian, Ink Duelist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+45% Synergy $0.27
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+41% Synergy $0.34
Sunbond Sunbond
+40% Synergy $0.45
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+38% Synergy $0.76
Grisly Transformation Grisly Transformation
+37% Synergy $0.20
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+35% Synergy $0.29
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+34% Synergy $0.56
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+33% Synergy $0.54
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+32% Synergy $0.32
Pentarch Ward Pentarch Ward
+32% Synergy $0.22
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+31% Synergy $1.71
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+30% Synergy $0.33
Phyresis Phyresis
+30% Synergy $3.24
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+28% Synergy $3.85
Lord Skitter's Blessing Lord Skitter's Blessing
+26% Synergy $0.38
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+25% Synergy $0.35
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+25% Synergy $0.32
Asha's Favor Asha's Favor
+25% Synergy $0.18
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+24% Synergy $1.09
Mammoth Umbra Mammoth Umbra
+23% Synergy $0.23
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+22% Synergy $0.93
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+22% Synergy $0.33
Graduation Day Graduation Day
+21% Synergy $0.23
Idolized Idolized
+21% Synergy $0.76
Inner Demon Inner Demon
+21% Synergy $0.24
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+20% Synergy $0.29
Twisted Embrace Twisted Embrace
+20% Synergy $0.17
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+18% Synergy $0.23
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+18% Synergy $3.83
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+15% Synergy $0.25
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+15% Synergy $10.26
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+15% Synergy $0.40
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+14% Synergy $0.09
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+13% Synergy $1.18
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
+13% Synergy $0.79
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+12% Synergy $1.08
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+12% Synergy $0.44
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+12% Synergy $0.24
Faith Unbroken Faith Unbroken
+12% Synergy $0.20
Super State Super State
+12% Synergy $17.08
Scavenged Weaponry Scavenged Weaponry
+12% Synergy $0.12
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+11% Synergy $8.07
Reprobation Reprobation
+11% Synergy $0.32
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+10% Synergy $18.20
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+7% Synergy $4.70
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+4% Synergy $2.24
Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.51
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $3.70
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-10% Synergy $17.30

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+27% Synergy $10.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.31
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $29.75
Skycoach Waypoint Skycoach Waypoint
+6% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $1.78
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.33
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+5% Synergy $2.64
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.47
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $4.00
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $58.63
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.54
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-24% Synergy $0.50

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.26
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.36
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-1% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-8% Synergy $0.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Killian, Ink Duelist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+25% Synergy $0.35
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $3.11
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+13% Synergy $1.55
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+10% Synergy $0.31
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $1.12
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+8% Synergy $0.32
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.25
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+5% Synergy $2.75
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.79
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+4% Synergy $1.22
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.36
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+3% Synergy $0.34
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+3% Synergy $6.96
Forum of Amity Forum of Amity
+3% Synergy $0.11
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $8.28
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.14
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+2% Synergy $0.36
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+1% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.31
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+1% Synergy $0.30
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+1% Synergy $6.49
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+1% Synergy $1.23
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.11
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $0.35
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
0% Synergy $0.18
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $39.10
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
0% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.31
Umbral Expanse Umbral Expanse
-1% Synergy $1.06
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $14.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $2.76
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.03
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.32
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-4% Synergy $10.56
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.27
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $1.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $13.71
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-6% Synergy $28.81
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-8% Synergy $10.14
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-10% Synergy $11.74
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.29

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